Caleb Clint Eberspacher was born at three o’clock in the afternoon on September 1st, 2010, coming in at 8lbs. 3oz. and 21in. long!
I had the opportunity to interview Caleb’s newly-titled Dad, who already has many stories for us. As he and the missus went into the hospital, they’re plan was a completely natural birth, meaning no c-section or medication. However plans changed when doctors discovered Caleb’s umbilical cord was tied in a knot. As the baby’s heart rate began to drop, Mrs. E. was rushed into an emergency c-section. Within eleven minutes Caleb Clint was born – a healthy, crying baby boy. Mr. E. told me that the first thing he noticed once Caleb was born was how much he looked like his grandpa, and, of course, how cute he was.
Though it surely has not been all fun and games, the new parents have already created many fond memories with their little one. One specific memory Mr. E. shared with me was that, even with both of their busy schedules, he and Mrs. E. often find themselves spending hours at a time simply watching their son. He is too young to move around, but he still captures the attention and the hearts of his parents. Their hope for Caleb is that he will one day be a man of God, who loves Him and serves Him with his whole heart. (Of course, Dad also hopes that he will someday be an extremely wealthy rocket scientist).
As of today, mommy and baby are both doing well. Caleb only cries if something is actually wrong, which makes it much easier for his parents to figure out what he needs. However there are still a few ways we can keep them in our prayers.
1. Pray for Mrs. E. as she gets used to being a new mother instead of teaching…it’s a HUGE change.
2. Pray for Mr. E. as this is his first year teaching and he is still getting into the hang of things. In addition to WCS, Mr. E. also teaches a class at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago two nights a week. Pray for time management, so that he will have sufficient time to spend with his family.
3. Pray for lots and lots of sleep for the three of them!
Lastly, let us thank God for giving them the gift of a healthy and beautiful baby boy!
--By Anne Lehan
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